Custom A-Pillar gauge pod - lots of pictures

CC QUIK · 06-16-2013, 09:26 PM

overpriced? are you kidding me? thats artwork plain and simple. i'll be contacting you Mr Force.

AWIZRD · 07-28-2013, 12:09 PM

These are awesome hand-made custom pieces justifying the cost IMHO. Now the big question, do I get a single or double..>Decisions, decisions! I know I want oil pressure....BUT...that TT is itching to jump into my car someday.....

Can you pm me a price for both single and double to AZ?

Thanks

GaleForce · 07-29-2013, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by AWIZRD

These are awesome hand-made custom pieces justifying the cost IMHO. Now the big question, do I get a single or double..>Decisions, decisions! I know I want oil pressure....BUT...that TT is itching to jump into my car someday.....

Can you pm me a price for both single and double to AZ?

Thanks

COSMO · 06-16-2013, 01:27 PM

Thanks for the pm but $350 for a single pod to me is WAY over priced. I'll go another route for that price...

m3chhawk · 06-16-2013, 01:36 PM

Given the time, materials, build quality, it's definitely not over priced. There's almost $100 in Nissan parts alone. This isn't an ABS molded pillar......

GaleForce · 06-16-2013, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by cosmogirl

Thanks for the pm but $350 for a single pod to me is WAY over priced. I'll go another route for that price...

You can get some universal gauge cups and glue/screw/mould them to the existing pillar. Cheaper, yes.

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Originally Posted by m3chhawk

Given the time, materials, build quality, it's definitely not over priced. There's almost $100 in Nissan parts alone. This isn't an ABS molded pillar......

Thanks Austin! I tried my best to fabricate a quality piece that doesn't stand out but blends nicely with the 370z interior.

kenchan · 07-29-2013, 10:31 AM

mr.gale those a-pillar pods you make look amazing!

great work.

Nixlimited · 07-31-2013, 12:04 PM

Wow, very high quality. I know you answered this already, but just because I haven't seen behind the pillar, can you explain in a little more detail why this would not interfere with the a-pillar airbag?

Alstann · 07-31-2013, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Nixlimited

Wow, very high quality. I know you answered this already, but just because I haven't seen behind the pillar, can you explain in a little more detail why this would not interfere with the airbag?

I can kinda help with that. The airbag runs along the top of the window, and barely, if not at all, protrudes into the A pillar area. The a pillar moves out slightly when the airbag is deployed.

If you want, just pull away on the a pillar to remove. Its clipped in place with a few clips. It might also be easier to "roll" the pillar away from the body, it'll unclip itself.

Nixlimited · 07-31-2013, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Alstann

I can kinda help with that. The airbag runs along the top of the window, and barely, if not at all, protrudes into the A pillar area. The a pillar moves out slightly when the airbag is deployed.

If you want, just pull away on the a pillar to remove. Its clipped in place with a few clips. It might also be easier to "roll" the pillar away from the body, it'll unclip itself.

Excellent. This pillar could solve my "where do I put a wideband gauge" issue.

GaleForce · 07-31-2013, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Nixlimited

Excellent. This pillar could solve my "where do I put a wideband gauge" issue.

That's what I use mine for. Others are using it for a boost gauge.

Nixlimited · 08-01-2013, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by GaleForce

That's what I use mine for. Others are using it for a boost gauge.

I already have a boost gauge in the factory spots. I actually like the idea of putting a AFR gauge separate anyways because they don't match my Defis. Can you PM me price for single-pod on left hand side?

On a related note, what's the best looking AFR gauge these days? I had an Innovative in my old STi, but always thought it was a little dated looking.

GaleForce · 07-31-2013, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Nixlimited

Wow, very high quality. I know you answered this already, but just because I haven't seen behind the pillar, can you explain in a little more detail why this would not interfere with the a-pillar airbag?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alstann

I can kinda help with that. The airbag runs along the top of the window, and barely, if not at all, protrudes into the A pillar area. The a pillar moves out slightly when the airbag is deployed.

If you want, just pull away on the a pillar to remove. Its clipped in place with a few clips. It might also be easier to "roll" the pillar away from the body, it'll unclip itself.

Alstann has it right. The factory A-pillar is tethered to the metal behind allowing it to pop out one inch when the airbag in the headliner is activated. The custom A-Pillar functions exactly the same way because it is a factory pillar with a pod moulded to it and uses the same mounting hardware.

kenchan · 07-31-2013, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Nixlimited

Wow, very high quality. I know you answered this already, but just because I haven't seen behind the pillar, can you explain in a little more detail why this would not interfere with the a-pillar airbag?

because mr. gale knows how to drive!

bushman66 · 08-12-2013, 03:17 PM

LOL...was going to PM you but looks like my buddy AWIZRD already got pricing to AZ. I'll get the prices from him.

06-16-2013, 09:26 PM	#1 (permalink)
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kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141522	mr.gale those a-pillar pods you make look amazing! great work. GaleForce likes this.

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Nixlimited A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 1,235 Drives: 15 GT-R / 11 Prius Rep Power: 27	Wow, very high quality. I know you answered this already, but just because I haven't seen behind the pillar, can you explain in a little more detail why this would not interfere with the a-pillar airbag? __________________ Car Sold! Pleasure being a part of the Z community. New ride: 2015 GT-R - 647 WHP / 641 WTQ (e85) & 543 WHP / 519 WTQ (91) Last edited by Nixlimited; 07-31-2013 at 12:55 PM.

06-16-2013, 01:27 PM	#4 (permalink)
COSMO A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: FL Posts: 1,816 Drives: 2012 Touring GTM TT Rep Power: 21	Thanks for the pm but $350 for a single pod to me is WAY over priced. I'll go another route for that price...

08-12-2013, 03:17 PM	#15 (permalink)
bushman66 Base Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: AZ Posts: 112 Drives: 2012 370Z Red Sp Pkg Rep Power: 17	LOL...was going to PM you but looks like my buddy AWIZRD already got pricing to AZ. I'll get the prices from him.

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